TES V had conflicting lore about the place. First it claimed it was founded after the Great War, with the guy it was named after being alive and well. Then, on a stone tablet, it was claimed it existed since the 2nd era.

Either way, it wasn't present in the pre-TES V lore that we're based on.

Agreed with Luxray. The first image reminds me of a White Hold border settlement raided by Hörme bandits.